Keep 'Em Flying (1941) Movie Script

Oh, Mother, isn't he wonderful? He said he was simply dying to meet my mother and father. He gave me these passes... 'cause he was positively dying to meet you all. Jinx, in case you're interested, there's a girl down here waiting for you... Three of her, complete with families. I was afraid of that. Locate those two pals of mine and tell them to get rid of'em. I'll talk to that air-crazy baboon. - What are you trying to do, ruin me? - Yes, Mr. Gonigle. You stay up so long, my sideshows are starving. - Now get down here! - I'll come down when I get good and ready. There's gotta be something in your corny show to give the customers their money's worth. When that lug gets down here, tell him he's fired! All right, friends, it's only a dime. Fun for the entire family. It's wacky, it's daffy, it's crazy! You'll all have fun. We're here to make you happy. Where's that nitwit partner of yours? He was here a minute ago. You guys are as dizzy as your pal up there. Get over to the "hit the umpire" concession. Another guy got hit in the head... that's the fifth umpire I've lost. Joe, take over here. And keep that little fat partner out of my sight. Every time I turn around, he's under my feet. Uh-oh! You'll have to get off. This is as far as I go! Take it easy. Take it easy, boss. Come on, you! It's one dime. The crazy house.! Goofier and dizzier than anyplace you've ever been. Get to work! Go on, you. What are you pushing for? Get in! Get up! What are you doing? Just do as the boss tells you. What are you gonna do? You like to play ball games? I love baseball. What part do you like to play? I want to be the big boss! I want to be the umpire. You are the umpire! Everything all right? Friends, step right up. Three balls for a dime. Kill the umpire! Kill him, neighbor. Knock his brains out.! Get another boy. My mother never raised no foolish children. Look, they're only cheap balls. Yeah? Wait a minute! Come here. I'm going home. I forgot something. What? I forgot to stay there. Here. There's a protector. Put that on. When the ball hits the protector, it bounces off. This is a protector? Certainly. And the ball bounces off the protector? Certainly! Did you ever figure out what makes the ball bounce off the protector? What? My head! Will you listen? See that bat? Yeah. I have absolute control over it with this button. I press the button, they throw the balls, the batter hits the ball. Somebody throws, you press, and the bat hits the ball? That's all. Don't forget. Push the button. - Okay. - Ooh! Wait until I say "ready. " What'd you say? I said, "Wait until I say ready"! Okay. What's the matter with you? Put your shirttail in! Who do you play for, Brooklyn? Get back there! Not until I say "prepared. " You thought I was going to say "ready. " All right, folks, step right up.! Kill the umpire! Knock his brains out.! That's the idea of the game. Blackie! Blackie! Blackie! Never mind that. Wait a minute! That's enough. Take it easy. What's the matter with you? Stay back there where you belong. That's enough. I'm through. What's going on? What are you beefing about? Don't push me. Don't tell me I can't quit. I can quit. That's the boss. What do I... Hello, boss. This guy's using my head for a baseball. I'll use it for a football if you don't get back to work! Aw, poison ivy. Now you made me say a rash word. Uh-oh! Come back here! Wait a minute, Gonigle. I wouldn't hit him if I were you. You wouldn't? Well, you're not me. But if I was you, I'd take my plane and get out of here! You're grounded! Yeah? Then this'll make two of us. Come on, boys, let's get out of here. Bull's-eye. Go ahead, Jinx. Did you fall down? Oh, he hurt himself. Poor kid. You're fired. You get out too! If I ever find you here again, I'll have you thrown out! We've been thrown out of better places! You won't get back! We didn't get back on the other ones. Oh! Boy, what a place. May I take your hat? Who's gonna pay this check? I'll pay it. We're gonna celebrate. Celebrate getting fired? You don't think I'd let Gonigle fire us if I wasn't ready? We got a real job now. A real job? We're in the army. Buck privates? No, in the air corps. The order just came through to report at the Cal-Aero school. Get this. They're gonna pay me a salary while I'm learning to fly! Pay you a salary to learn to fly? That's right. At last, I'll get my wings! Wings! Come on, will you pick yourself up? What's the matter with you? Excuse me. Daddy, Daddy! You always get that look when you see a girl. Not me. I'm not gonna fall just for anyone. I'm gonna wait until the right girl comes along, and here she is. That was a fast romance. Never mind that. Sit down over here. This is swell. I'll have a hamburger. Quiet! Order something from the menu. Okay. Jinx, there's one thing you overlooked about the army. What's that? No women. You'll hate that. I never thought of it. We need a union. What kind of union? A woman-hater's union. We should organize it. Every union has officers. Those in favor of me being president, say "aye. " Aye! The "ayes" have it. You gotta have a vice president. Those in favor of me being vice president? Aye! You wanna be a whole union? We wanna be something. I'm elected president, so I appoint you secretary. Swell. I'm gonna be something, or I'll stuff the ballot box! How much money have you got? Thirty dollars. You be the treasurer. All right? I'm gonna be treasurer with my own $30? What's wrong with that? That's not fair. We've got $10 apiece in this treasury, so be careful how you handle our money! We won't walk with a woman, talk to a woman or look at a woman. It's a deal. Okay? Shake. That's the boy. One for all, and all for one! That's what I say. One for all, and all for me. Never thought I'd fall But now I hear love call I'm getting sentimental over you Things you say and do Just thrill me through and through I'm getting sentimental over you I thought I was happy I could live without love Now I must admit love is all I'm thinking of Won't you please be kind And just make up your mind That you'll be sweet and gentle Be gentle with me I'm getting sentimental over you Never thought I'd fall But now I hear love call I'm getting sentimental over you All the things you say and do Just thrill me through and through I'm getting sentimental over you I thought I was happy I could live without love Now I must admit love is all I'm thinking of Won't you please be kind And just make up your mind That you'll be sweet and gentle Be gentle with me I'm getting sentimental Over you Thank you. It isn't easy to say good-bye. It's been a grand engagement, and you've all been wonderful. I wouldn't dream of leaving for any other job, except the one I'm going to: the hostess corps of the U.S.O. Good-bye, and thank you all again. Stick to the union! Watch out. Speaking of the union, what about my $10? What $10? The $10 of mine in the treasury. What's he talking about? You're holding $30. Give him his $10. That's why I'm treasurer. Wait a minute! I'm giving you $10, I don't know what for. Give him an I.O.U. He wants to keep his books straight. I want to be a businessman. "I owe you ten dollars. " Here, sign it. That's very businesslike. "Heathcliff. " There you are. Thanks. That's what I mean. Gotta keep your books right, and do it like business. What was the idea of that? Everything's all right. Congratulations, Linda! Thank you. It's the soldiers that should be congratulated. How about this farewell dance? I'm sorry. Miss Joyce has this dance with me. You're sitting this one out. Excuse me. This table will do. Now, here we are. How have you been, Linda? My name is Jinx Roberts. Not really. The Jinx Roberts? Oh, you've heard of me! No. Now, if you don't mind... Don't get sore. What's a guy supposed to do when he sees a girl... that he's been dying to meet all his life, and there's nobody to introduce him? Well, all right. Now we've met, Mr. Roberts, and it's been a perfectly beautiful friendship. Too bad it has to end. Wait a minute! Jim! What kept you? Sorry to be late. We were delayed. I'm glad to see you. Why, Roberts. Hello. It's been a long time. Not long enough. You two know each other? Yes, we know each other. Flown through any storms lately, or are you still a fair-weather pilot? Jim, I'd like to dance. But don't go away, Craig. I want to see you. Excuse us. Same old technique, eh, Roberts? I wouldn't advise it with Linda. No? Tell me more. Jinx, there's something I've wanted to straighten out with you for a long while. Let's talk it over. We've got nothing to talk over. You already straightened things out beautifully for me four years ago. Remind me to thank you for it someday. May I cut in? Well... Thanks. We're gonna have union trouble. Get a load of that guy. Looks bad. I oughta picket the guy. Well, let's do it. Let's make a sign. That's what we'll do. You got a pencil? No. Wait a minute. I'll get something. I beg your pardon. Can I have your lipstick for a minute? Sure, dearie. Here's some bobby pins in case you want to put your hair up. Here's a cigar in case you want to smoke. Here's a punch in the nose in case you want to fight! Here's your $10 in case you want to quit the union. We'll talk about that later. Let's make the sign. Is that on the level, about you and that U.S.O. business? Of course it is. Any idea where you'll be stationed? At the new unit near the Cal-Aero Flying School. No. You know who's gonna be there starting tomorrow? No. Me! Psst! Psst! Jinx, remember the union! Jinx, in union there is strength! Gotta stick together, Jinx.! Do you mind if I cut in? Certainly not, Heathcliff. Go right ahead. Thank you. What is this? New type of dance. Are you kidding? Go away! What do you want to do, wrestle? All right, boys, Cal-Aero! Let's look forJinx. Wait a minute. Can't you read? Who's smoking? Smoking! Hi, Mickey.! Hi, Mickey! What are you doing? Let me get my bag, Mickey. Where do you think you're going? To see my palJinx. Nobody gets in without a pass! Get going! Let's go to the administration building. Pick it up. All right, pick yourself up. This ain't administration. This is "you-so. " You-so? U.S.O. U.S.O., you-so. What does it mean? No, U.S.O. "United Service Organization. " This building is donated by the government... and supported by unselfish Americans. This building here provides for these boys' entertainment, refreshments, books, everything to make it a home away from home. Do you understand? All but one thing. What's that? What does "you-so" mean? Let's find the administration building so we can get our pass. Everything all right? Yes. Would you care for more to eat? No, that's all. Let's play a game of pool. Gloria, is the cake ready? Coming up.! Bring on the army! Whoo, whoo! Gloria. Gloria. Look, sister dear, one of these fine days... I'm gonna teach you how to get a man in six easy lessons. That's what I said. Oh, tennis. Oooh! I am sorry, sir. What do you think I am, the eight ball? Are you trying to ruin the man's game? No. Who's in charge? Miss Phelps, at the counter. Over there? Right. Could you tell me where the administration building is? Inside the gate. How do you get in to get a pass? You can't get inside the gate without a pass, to get a pass to get inside the gate. Very "intricky. " Come on. Won't you boys have something to eat? Yes, ma'am! What do you mean, "Yes, ma'am"? We've only got a quarter. Do you understand? What's wrong with you? We can get something. I'll tell you what. I'll order a turkey sandwich and a cup of coffee, and give you half. If she asks you, say, "I don't care for anything. " "I don't care for nothing"? That's right. We're gonna put something over on her? No, no. Gonna try to slick her? All we've got is a quarter. She'll think we're big shots. "I don't care for nothing. " That's right. A turkey sandwich and a cup of coffee. What'll you have? I don't care for nothing. Go ahead, have something. Gimme a turkey sandwich, then. What did I just get through telling you? I refused once! We've only got a quarter! She said, "Have something. " I said, "I don't care... " You can't order! Never mind what I say. No matter how much you coax me? Just say "I don't want anything. " I'll say I'm filled up. That's all. I ain't, but I'll say it. Say that! I'll give you half. "I don't care for nothing. " Turkey sandwich and a cup of coffee. What'll you have? I don't care for nothing. Go ahead, have something. Go on, have something. You're in here to eat, right? Yeah. Go ahead, order something. Give me some ham and eggs. What did I just get through telling you? You keep coaxing me! We've got a quarter! But don't keep saying, "Take something. " Never mind what I say. Don't order anything. How are you gonna pay for it? "I'm filled up. " No matter how much I coax, don't order. I don't say another word. You can't pay for two turkey sandwiches. "I don't care for nothing. " You don't want anything. That turkey sandwich and a cup of coffee, please. Yes. And what'll you have? I don't care for nothing. Sure you do. I'm not in the mood to eat. You just told me you were hungry. I know, but I ain't gonna eat. I beg your pardon, miss, but I'm not hungry. You are hungry. What do people go to a restaurant for? Not me... What do people go to a restaurant for? Sometimes I wonder. They go to eat. That's a wonderful word, "eat. " All right, order something. I'm not hungry. You want people to think I'm a cheapskate here? Go on, order something small. Give me a small steak. What did I just get through telling you? What do you keep coaxing me for? Never mind that! No matter how much I coax, you don't want anything. Now sit down and behave yourself. That turkey sandwich and a cup of coffee, please. Turkey sandwich and a cup of coffee? Yes. But he don't care for anything. Thanks. Yes. Where are you going? Out of here. What for? You won't let me get nothing. You'll get half of the sandwich. Hiya, fellas. What'll you have? Here we go again. Do I have to write it down? Oh, a smart guy. You're kinda cute. Where's my turkey sandwich and a cup of coffee? Turkey sandwich, cup of coffee. Okay. That's for you. Blackie, she gave me the cake for nothing. That don't mean we're engaged, does it? Certainly not. I'm too young to fall in love. Love. Here's your turkey sandwich. Thanks. I'm sorry I took so long. That's all right. I hope you enjoy it. I will. That'll cost you 10 cents. You just gave it to me for nothing. There must be some mistake. Indian giver. Do you like cranberries? Oh, sure. I do too. That's funny. I'll get you some. All right. I thought she liked me. What do you mean? Why should she... Be quiet. We ain't got no more turkey. Huh? What's the matter with the cake? Why don't you eat the cake? I lost my appetite. Is there anything else I can do? Is there any way you could sneak us through the gate? It's against the rules, but the guard's a friend of mine. I think I could kinda fix it for you. Now she likes me again. Wait. I'll get my hat. Go on, eat the cake. It's on me. What does she chew, tobacco? No. She only went, "click, click. " Oh, drives a horse. Go on, eat the cake. Okay. Here's your cranberries. Thanks. Looks good. I said, "That'll be 10 cents, please. " You gave me the cake for nothin' when you went to get your hat. Hat? What hat? When you said you was gonna sneak us through the gate. I never told you I was gonna sneak you through any gate. First you told me I can have the cake for nothin', then I can't have it. Then you say there ain't no turkey, and then there is turkey. You say you're gonna sneak us through the gate, and now you're not! Why don't you make up your mind! How dare you yell at me. I'm a brute, huh? Well. Are you gonna give me half? All right. Come on, I got my hat. Let's hit the road! Let's get out of here. Okay? Let's see how those boys get in. Howdy, boy! Over here, mister. Hop to, mister! Oh! Take this bag, mister! Where's your platoon? Get over there! Left, face.! Forward... I'm sorry. Forward, march.! Back here, mister, on the double! Drive out. Get on the ball, jackpot. Drive out before I get rough! Plenty rough! Understand that? Get those heads up.! Mister, throw back those shoulders. Put some hair on that chest. Make a move! You observing me, mister? Turn around. Hut, two, three, four.! That must be the new class. I don't seeJinx. Do you? No. Maybe we came to the wrong place. Oh, no. Gentlemen, by your presence here... you have indicated your ambition to become a part of... the greatest air force the world has ever known. I congratulate you upon your decision. In point of years, the story of the army air corps is a brief one. But it is also a distinguished one. Your training of 20 weeks here will be an exacting task, but when it is completed, you will go on to... advanced training in the army's West Point of the air. When you graduate, you will be commissioned... in the air corps of the United States Army. Some of you won't make the grade, but being washed out as fliers needn't mean you're out of the service. There are other jobs in the corps that are just as important: aeronautical engineers, observers, navigators, meteorologists, photographers and a host of others. Remember: for every pilot that hits the blue, it takes many other highly trained men... to keep his ship in shape, on its course, and properly manned. Those men are the backbone of the corps. I'll turn you over now to Major Barstow, who will be in charge of your instruction. Gentlemen, you are in the army. While you are here, your flying instructor... will be your most important associate. Although that flight instructor is a civilian, you must remember that he is acting in the capacity... of an officer of the army, and will be treated as such. Best of luck, and keep 'em flying. Hey, Heathcliff, there's Jinx now! Don't you wish you could fly a plane like him? Not me. I wanna stay on the terra firma. And the firma the terra, the terra I'm gonna firma. Take over, mister. Detail. Ten-hut.! Forward, march! Major Barstow's compliments, and report to his office. Major? Thank him for the compliments and show me the way. Here, bud. Hut, two, three, four.! Hut, two, three, four.! Hut, two, three, four.! Well, look who's here, and on my reception committee too. You look swell in that uniform. Wait till you see me in mine. That may be quite a wait. Here you are, mister. This way. Okay, okay. See you later, beautiful. Good morning, Major. My name is Roberts. They told me to report at 11:00. Nice timing, eh? As I observed. For your information, Mr. Roberts, this is a flying school, not a circus. I trust that your entrance just now was intended to be a joke. But understand, this school is under army supervision, and army regulations hold. Those regulations are definite, and they are enforced. Unless you intend to obey them, you'd better leave. I think I'll stick around, Major. It's apparent that you've had flying experience, of a sort. That makes no difference here. You're to start from scratch, learn to fly our ships our way. Get Mr. Morrison. You'll be assigned to an experienced instructor... who will have direct charge of your training throughout your course. Yes, Major? A new student for you, Mr. Morrison... Mr. Roberts. So, you're gonna teach me to fly. Well, if I'm not the lucky one. I know Roberts, Major, very well. So you're acquainted with the many things he's got to unlearn. Here we are. Hello, Jinx! How are you? Glad to see you. Hey, don't he do wonderful things in an airplane? Young man, you're intruding! I think so too. I should wear a girdle. Who are these men? These two guys are my pals. That guy over there, I don't know him. Who are these men? Must be hard of hearing. These two guys are my pals! That guy over there... Quiet! I didn't get it at first. Now I get it. I thought you meant... Take your hand off first. I got heads, you lose. Will someone answer my question? Perhaps Roberts could help you out. We're his private ground crew. Private ground crew? So you didn't think our mechanics were good enough for you, eh? Get these men outside the grounds, and keep them out! Wait a minute. You can't do that. Jinx, Blackie, and I, we're pals. When Jinx signed up for the duration, that's what we wanted to do. What can you do? I doubt if you're very good mechanics. There must be something we can do. Sure, Major. There's thousands of guys like Blackie and I that want to serve their country. We can't help it if we've got flatfeet or poor eyesight. Maybe we haven't got training, but we're willing to try. We'll try hard too. It don't mean nothing if you don't give us this chance. Our hearts are in the right places. I understand all that. Look, Major, when I was a kid... I was too fat to play on the baseball team, so they made me the batboy. Then when football season came around... I couldn't run fast enough to make the team, so they made me the water boy. And now when you're training the biggest team that we ever had, there must be a place for Blackie and I, maybe as a water boy or a batboy. Won't you give us a chance? Please, Major? Take these men to the chief mechanic, and see if he can find something they can do. And keep an eye on 'em. Thanks, Major. You're a swell fella. I'm gonna see if I can't sneak you into the woman-hater's union. Jinx, he's a wonderful man. Come on, you two. Wonderful man! Heathcliff, come on, come on.! Excuse me. They said I was to be in here. Hmm, not so bad. Hello. How are you? I'm lucky to get you to room with. You know that littleJoyce dame. I got special plans for that babe, a nice spot for her in the old trophy room. Hey, what's the big idea? It just happens that I'm particular how guys talk about my sister. Your sister. Finejobs you got for us. Good job, huh? Janitors, that's what we are. We're working. We're just water boys! What? We're right nearJinx. After all, ifJinx was around here... What are you doing with those? Hiya, kid. They're mops. What are you doing with the mops? Carrying out orders. What orders? We were sent to mop up the field. Throw 'em away! What are you doing? So you guys wanted to get in the air service, huh? Well, brother, you're in it. Get busy and taxi that plane off the field! You heard what he said. Taxi the plane off the field. Taxi, taxi! What are you doing? Gotta get a cab to get the plane off. Nothing of the kind. We've gotta get it off. Huh? Which way are we going? That way. What's the matter? I can't budge it. Get on that wheel. Wait a minute. What's the matter? Contact! What are you talking about? Ain't you ever heard of"contact"? That means, b-r-r-r! Get ahold of it. Come on. Ooh, hoo, hoo! What's wrong now? What is the mat... What's the matter? What's the matter? What? Oh, all right. All right, all right, all right, all right. Keep your feet from under the wheel! Way out in Kansas City on 1-2 Street They say that there's a guy they call Pig-foot Pete He plays piano by ear Turns and plays all night for pig's feet and beer He's murder on the 88 He's the guy that brought the boogie-woogie up to date He's got a cannon in his left hand And a rifle in his right He shoots a double-barreled gate And he shoots the eight-beats to you At a frightenin' rate He's just a solid whiz I'll tell you who he is He's Pig-foot Pete A boogie-woogie elite His hands are just as big as Virginia hams And when they go to work they're like batterin' rams And when he plays on that box The joint rocks until you beat to your socks Wherever boogie is part of the plan You'll find a-Pig-foot Pete the boogie-woogie man Way out in Kansas City on 1-2 Street They say that there's a guy they call Pig-foot Pete He plays piano by ear And he plays all night for pig's feet Pig's feet and beer Murder on the 88 He's the guy who brought the boogie-woogie up to date His hands are just as big as Virginia hams And when they go to work they're like batterin' rams And when he plays on that box The joint rocks until you beat to your socks Wherever boogie is part of the plan You'll find Pig-foot Pete the boogie-woogie man Pig-foot Pete the boogie-woogie man They call him Pig-foot The boogie-woogie man Our man! Would you care for a sandwich? Thank you, Gloria. I'm not Gloria. And if you don't mind, hereafter please call me Miss Phelps. She gettin' high-hat? Want a sandwich? The joint's jumping with them. You just gave me a sandwich. I did not! Yes, you did, Miss Phelps. Miss Phel... Just call me Gloria. Why don't you make up your mind? Do you want me to call you Gloria or Miss Phelps? Heathcliff, let's dance. I don't want to dance. What's the matter? I've got another idea. Let's go out on the porch. Don't you like dancing? No, it's just a lot of hugging set to music. What don't you like about that? The music. Oh, Heathcliff. Okay, Miss Phelps. Miss... Oh, please, you can call me anything you want. I can call you anything I want? Mm-hmm. Gloria, you can call me anything you want too. Okay, jerk, come on! Isn't it wonderful out here? You and me and the moonlight and stars... so romantic. Just like in the movin' pictures. A boy and a girl, they sit by themselves and... first thing you know, they fall in love with each other. Oh, Heathcliff. Gloria, take it easy. I just want to sort of, you know... Gloria? Yes? I'm gonna ask you something. What, Heathcliff? You won't get mad, will ya? No, not at all. I'm ashamed. No. I'm gonna hide. Gloria? Yes, Heathcliff? Would you... Would I what? Would you... Would I what? Go on, what? Give me a bite of your sandwich? That's a fine thing. I bring you here, thinking that the moonlight and stars, you and me alone, will make it very romantic. All you do is get hungry. What a fine character. Well, maybe this'll mean something! Oh. Heathcliff, we've gotta fix something forJinx. Boy, am I burned up! You? Come on. Hurry up. Come on. That's partly why I gave up my job and came here, Craig. Will you stop worrying. Your brother will get his wings. Are you sure? Do you thinkJim is the first student who's ever had that complex? You're wanted on the phone. On the phone? Telephone. Won't be a minute. It's right over there, way over there in the corner. Right this way, this booth here. Thank you. All right. Hello? Hello? Yes? Yes, what? This is Morrison. Who? Morrison. He ain't here. I don't want Morrison. Then what are you calling the guy up for? I'm not calling anybody! Oh, a practical joker! Will you get off the line! I'm waiting for a party. I went to a party last night. I can't go again tonight. Two nights in a row is no good for me. Who is this? I won't tell you "who is this" until you tell me "who is you. " Listen, I'm Morrison! Morrison! Morrison, huh? When the guy gets here, I'll tell him you want to talk to him. Listen, you birdbrained baboon! I'm trying to explain to you that I'm Morrison! Look, look, look! You'll have to keep quiet, and don't shout so loud! I can't hear what my party's saying. Oh, I'm sorry. Okay. Now, listen. Craig, there's another thing you must understand. Jim wants to fly, more than anything. It's only that... When he was a kid, he saw his dad crash, and he's never been able to forget it. When it came time to solo, he couldn't make it, got sick. You know? Plenty of us know. We're keeping quiet. We're just as anxious for Jim to solo as you are. Linda, do you think that anybody who knows anything about flying... could have forgotten your father... and what he did for the game? I... I don't know what... Look, I didn't come here to talk about your brother. I'm much more interested in your brother's sister. Why do you think I got rid of Morrison? I've been trying to tell you, somebody called Morrison! Why don't he answer? Because I'm Morrison! I'll tell him when he gets in. If I had my hands on you, I'd bust you in the nose! Oh, yeah? I'll fight you! I'll fight you! And I'll fight you! And I'll fight you! We'd better call it a draw. You'd better! As soon as you hang up, I'll meet you outside the recreation room. In five minutes. I'll be there! Don't forget to be there. Yeah! Don't have any cadets around to help you. I'll be there all alone! You're darn right, because I ain't gonna be there! Hi. Hi. Just had some trouble with a guy on the phone. Me too. Into the air you flying cadets The wings of America are in your hands Into the air you flying cadets You're the symbol of all for which America stands Spread your wings you eagles, and fly Time for fledglings to take to the air Hit the beam and get those planes in the sky And let's keep 'em flying there We're an all-American team And we see every play eye-to-eye Hit 'em hard and fast Let that be our theme And let's keep 'em flying high Join that American eagle up there Keep the skies clear together He's the undisputed king in the air And that makes us birds of a feather Spread your wings you eagles, and fly Time for fledglings to take to the air Take 'em up in dirty weather or fair And let's keep 'em flying there That is the structure and function of the aerial-type torpedo. Now to make sure you've all understood, I'd like one of you to repeat the description I've just given. What about you, Mr. Roberts? Huh? I'm sure you won't have any trouble. What do you mean? About the aerial-type torpedo. Oh. This torpedo is a recent and valuable addition to the air force armament. It functions for both air and water attack. It has a water speed capable of 56 knots and air speed unlimited. It contains 963 pounds ofhigh explosive in the warhead, which is enough to make a molehill out of a mountain. The motor operates by hot gases, fumed by the combustion... of secret chemicals and compressed air. The air is stored in a special chamber, 4,862 pounds to the square inch. The motor of the torpedo is started... by the simple expedient of releasing that pin. Anything else, Professor? That's all for today, gentlemen. How many miles an hour does that go on water? Miles an hour? It's not miles an hour. There's nautical terms for that. If you asked a sailor how fast that was going, he wouldn't say "miles" to you. He'd say "knots" to you. He would, huh? Mm-hmm. And I'd say "nuts" right back to him! Oh, well. There's no use talking like that. It's useless. Hey, you.! Come here. Who, me? Come here. Return this torpedo to the supply office for shipment to the air depot. Are you sure you mean me? Yeah! And watch your step. No, wheel it out of here. You and the rest, come with me. Blackie, come here. I'm a-scared of this. Why? This is full of high explosives. The explosives are in the front. You stand in the back. Then if it explodes, you'll never know it. Ohh. I'll never know it? I don't get it. I think I'll christen you after my girlfriend. Heathcliff! Heathy, what's cooking? I was just gonna christen this Gloria. After me? Why? Must I tell ya? I like ya. Let me try it. You christen it. Okay. You better close your eyes so the splash won't get all over you. Close yours too. All right. Go ahead. Do it. I christen thee... Gloria.! The planes are flying too low, much too low. What are you christening me for? I was christened a long time ago! I'm sorry, Heathcliff. You all right? I'm all right. It's that little gadget I'm worried about. You know much about these things? Is it dangerous? Only if you pull the pin out. What pin? This here one right here. Oh, oh! Wait for me! Come here! Here, torpy. Here, torpy. Torpy! If you hit anything with that torpedo, I'll never speak to you again! - Where are you taking that torpedo? - I ain't takin' it! It's takin' me! - Come back here! - Aaah! What? No sugar? Whoa! Whoo! Whoo-whoo! Gangway! - Heathcliff! - Look out! Look out! - Whoa! Aaah! - Hold on! - Hold on. - Oh, oh! Gangway.! Gangway.! I'll get you. Hold on. Help, somebody! Watch out! Watch out! Don't hold on. Don't grab me.! Stop pushing! Hold still. You're scratching me. Scratching you? I'm cuttin' my... Ooh-ooh! Get up! I can't get up. I hope it didn't hit nothin! Hey! Boy, am I tired! Okay, Jim, take over. Ease her into a spin and level her out at 6,000. Okay, kid. Just an off day. We'll make it tomorrow. Hiya, Jim. What's wrong? Three more fellows soloed today, and I've had more duel instruction than any of them. What's wrong with me, Jinx? Maybe your instructor's got something to do with it. It's not Craig's fault. He's spent more time with me than any other student he has. Why would he do that if he didn't want me to make it? You'll solo... soon too. Jim, Linda and I are going out and have some fun tonight. How 'bout coming along? Thanks, Jinx, but not tonight. And don't say anything to Linda, will you? You go and have a good time. She rolls and tosses. We have 40 on the inside. Come on! Are you kidding? I'm glad we sneaked away from Blackie. I like to spend my money the way I want to. The young lady wins the doll! Thank you. You see? You're lucky with me. I still can't believe that you're here with me tonight. I can't quite believe it myself. But then, I often have strange, weak moments. That's good. Balloons? How many you got? About 20. Twenty? Gimme one. One? That's all I want, just one. The kid really spends. If you're gonna make faces at me, I'll bring my business someplace else. Let's go in... There's Jinx and Linda going in the tunnel of love. Tunnel of love? That's one place I can have a lot of fun with you. How? You and I could get in the boat all by ourselves. Yes? Then when the boat gets to a nice, dark place, Yes? where nobody could see us... Hmm, yes? Then what? We could take our shoes off and put our feet in the water. Of all the unromantic dopes! Aw, you poor guy. Cheapskate. Gloria? Gloria? You can't do that. Come back here. Gloria! No, you don't. Not so fast. So it's you, is it? Gloria? Gloria? Gloria? Gloria? Gloria? Gloria? Gloria? Gloria? Echo. Echo. Hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm. Hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm. I'm not scared. Barbara, I used to spiel in this place. You did? Mm-hmm. I bet it was fun, huh? Yes. We always... Ooh! Ooh! What's the matter? That thing. That's only a stuffed ape. Everything here's a fake. I know, but I'm scared. Come now. Oh. Did anybody see what I saw? Gloria, my girl... with my best friend... Blackie. Blackie, why do this to me? I've always been nice, Blackie. I'm through with women. No more. I can't get over it. No more women for me. I was living a nice life. Thank you. Just minding my own business and everything else. Have another one? I'm a scaredy cat. I gotta be brave. I pick out a fine time to get brave. Of all the times to pick out! Gloria, is that you? I hope. Give me your hand. I want you to... Gloria! Are you biting your nails? Wait for me! Sweetheart, relax. Let's have some fun. There's nothing in here to hurt you. I'm a little frightened. I'd much rather get out of here. We'll get out. Gloria? Barbara, Blackie... Gloria! Gloria, what are you doing here? Playing tag with Heathcliff. I don't know what's cooking. Once he loves me, then he doesn't. I don't get it. I think the guy's whacky. Now I get it! He thinks that you're you and that Barbara is you too. He really doesn't know that you're sisters. Gloria, I'm sorry. Two of them. Come here, Heathcliff. Heathcliff, come here. What's wrong? Blackie, I never took a drink in my life, but right now I feel like getting drunk. No! I do, really. You don't want to drink. Every time you go into a bar, the devil goes with you. If he does, he buys his own drink. You don't understand. They're twins. Twins? Gloria's two girls? No. Barbara is my girl, and Gloria is your girl. Hi, Heathcliff. Gloria? Yes? I'm sorry. I've been a fool. A big fool! Oh, it's nothing at all. Whew, whewwww! Whewwwww! Whew! Didn't I tell you we'd have a lot of fun? Let's go for a ride. The tunnel of love? I'll buy the tickets. I'm glad I found out you two kids are twins. Now I'll be able to tell you apart. Let's go in the tunnel of love. Come here! I'm the one. Oh, excuse me. I've got the tickets. Come on, sweetheart. Not that one! That one's mine. Wait. Let me see. She's yours. Oh, yes. I'm looking for the boy with the wistful eyes Oh, I adore the boy with the wistful eyes We met and for a second His lonely eyes beckoned Then the chance was missed I passed the boy I should have kissed Though I don't know what color his eyes may be I can't forget the way that they looked at me And now all alone Through two wistful eyes of my own All I'm looking for, I realize Is the boy with the wistful eyes I'm looking for the boy with the wistful eyes Ho, ho, I adore The boy with the big, sharp eyes We met and for a second His lonely eyes beckoned Then the chance was missed I passed the boy I should have kissed Though I don't know what color his eyes may be I can't forget The way that they looked at me And now, all alone Through two wistful eyes of my own All I'm looking for, I realize Is the boy with the wistful eyes We're looking for the girl with the wistful eyes Do-do-do-do do-do-do Oh, we adore the girl with the wistful eyes Da-da-da-da-da-da da da-da We met and for a second His lonely eyes beckoned Then the chance was missed We passed the boy we should have kissed Da-da da-da-da I don't know what color his eyes may be Do do-do-do-do Oh, I can't forget The way that they looked at me And now, all alone Through two wistful eyes of my own All I'm looking for, I realize Is the boy with the wistful eyes He's the boy with the wistful eyes Do do Morrison, I've been checking the records on your students. They've done well, except two. Joyce and Roberts, yes, sir. I wouldn't worry aboutJoyce. There's a special problem, but he'll make it. And Roberts? Maybe the answer for Roberts is another instructor. You mean, someone who knows less about him? I find he was once discharged as a commercial airline pilot, his license temporarily suspended... for flying through a storm against the dispatcher's orders. Was he, sir? Yes. His copilot on that particular flight was a man named Morrison. Craig Morrison. Yes, sir. You in favor of eliminating him? Major, we need fliers. PotentiallyJinx Roberts would make... one of the best pilots that ever hit the blue. When that happened, he got the mistaken impression... that it was I who reported him. Maybe with another instructor, he might... Come in. Mr. Roberts, certain facts concerning your past record as a flier... havejust come to my attention. Those facts, plus your record since you arrived, would seem to call for review of your entire case. Pending that review, you will remain on post and do no flying. You're grounded. Is that clear? It's... only too clear, sir. That's all, mister. I'm gonna teach you how to fly. I don't wanna fly. I've got a funny complex about these things. There's no engine in this plane. See the boys taking it out? Yeah. Come on, get up in there. Blackie, I don't want to get up there. Get up there. Blackie, Blackie. Get up there. Go ahead. I don't wanna get up. What? What's the matter? Look how high I am! Gimme a parachute. Oh, stop that! What's the matter? Let me come down. Give me a parachute. What do you want that for? Gimme an umbrella. I'm getting airsick. Behave. Do something for me, somebody. Stop the plane. Stop what plane? This plane is not moving. Don't be ridiculous. My head's going around. Flying today is as safe as sleeping in a baby's cradle. Okay, you fly. I'll go by cradle. Get in there. That's the boy. Strap yourself in there. Huh? Strap yourself in there. Strap myself in? In the plane? Yeah. With a strap? Around me? With a strap around here. What's the matter? I ain't gonna strap myself in there. Why won't you? Let go. I'm not gonna strap myself in that airplane. Why not? In case I want to jump, I'm not gonna drag no plane with me! What goes, kid? I'm through, washed out. Who said so? Nobody, but that's what it means. Everybody has had a chance to solo except me, and I'm not gonna get a chance. Did Morrison tell you that? He didn't have to. Where is that guy? That's no good for either of us. This is a better idea. Packing is all right, but how are you gonna get out of here? You just can't walk out the front gate without a pass. Maybe you're right. Why don't we both kiss this place good-bye? Come on. Hurry up, Blackie. Wait, Jinx. You can't do this. You can't go up without orders. You're grounded! Write me a letter about it. The major ever finds out about this, he'll send you so far it'll cost me $10 to send you a postcard. Here's the other chute. Have you got a clearance? When you see my friend Morrison, give him our love, will ya? Craig, wait. Even you admitJinx is a great fller. Maybe he's trying to helpJim. He's breaking regulations. Can't anything ever be more important than your regulations? You crazy fool, get back down here now! Just as you say, Professor. I'll be right down. Jim's alone up there. The maniac, he still thinks he's back in the circus. Now he's got to solo! He can't land it. - Where do you think you're going, mister? - Jim, can you hear me? - What's wrong up there? - The throttle is jammed. I can't get my speed to land. Don't take any chances. Bail out. You understand? Don't take any chances. If he bails out now, he'll never fly again! Bail out. Gimme that phone! Jim. Don't bail out. Just cut your engine and let her glide. If she starts to stall, drop her nose. Stick to that ship, kid. Jimmy! Come on, let's get him out of here. Jimmy, are you all right? Sure, he's all right! You did it, kid. Any landing you can walk away from is a good landing. - Get him to the hospital. - He is hurt. Fine time to bail out, Roberts, when your throttle was stuck. You still don't care about other people's lives, do you? Wait. You don't think that... Linda! Linda, look... Roberts, I don't think there's much can be said. If that boy's badly hurt, there'll be charges against you. Serious charges. If not, you can start looking for another circus in the morning. You're washed out. Doctor, Jim's all right? Miss Joyce... Tell me the truth. Unless my diagnosis is wrong, your brother is suffering from nothing more serious than shock. There's every reason to hope he'll be as fit as ever tomorrow morning and up there flying. But you aren't sure? I'm sure enough to know... that you'll be better off, and so will he, if you get some rest. Thank you, Doctor. Good night. Good night, Miss Joyce. Linda, I've been looking all over for you. You can't believe I left that kid up there with the throttle jammed. 'Cause I didn't. All right, you didn't. Wait a minute. I'm leaving in the morning. I've been trying to run things my way, and as usual, my way went haywire. It's funny the things that a guy will do sometimes... to try and make a girl realize he's in love with her. Isn't it? Yes, Jinx, it certainly is. Very funny. The starting procedure is simplicity itself. On contact, you turn the switch, pull the toggle to engage the starter, then hit the booster mag. Easing the throttle forward increases the speed of the engine. Come on. She's set and ready to go. There's plenty of life in this old crate. Heathcliff, I'm gonna give you another lesson on how to fly. Blackie, I'm not afraid anymore. No? No. Flying this plane without an engine, that's a lot of fun. You can't fly this plane off the ground without an engine. I know. That's why it's a lot of fun. Put this on. It's gonna be too hot. I don't think I'll need that. All right. There we are. Look how brave I get up. I don't even ask to come... That height gets me. Now, you're starting that over. I'm not afraid. Go ahead, get in. Don't forget what the instructor told you. Yeah. He told the rest of the boys and we heard him, didn't we? Yeah. Turn on the switch and put your hand on the starter. That's right. What's that noise? That's one of those planes over there. Pay no attention. You enjoy yourself. Some darn fool forgot to put the brake on. Put it on. Stop shaking the plane! I'm not shaking the plane. Wouldn't we have a lot of fun if there was a motor? Boy, is it cold! Why do they put air-cooling systems in these hangars? I'm going out and get my jacket. Oh, oh, oh! Oh, oh, oh! Oh, oh! Get in that seat or get off! Look where he tells me to get off. Look! Blackie? Take my hand. - Take my hand! - Bring it out to me! - What shall I do? - Fool with those gadgets till you hit somethin'! - One of these? - Blackie! Get your hand off that button! Bla... Blackie. Blackie! Get up in there. Stay there! No! No! Heathcliff, where are you now? Blackie.! Heath, what are you doing back there? Whoa, whoa! Come on. Grab ahold here. Blackie. Come on. Blackie, give it. Don't pull me out! D-Don't ch... Don't choke me. Boy, am I glad to see you again. Whoo! Whoo-whoo! Get in there. Ohhhh.! Blackie, turn it over! One of us must be wrong. - Let that stick go. - Oh! Oh! Oh! Get it up! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Keep the nose up. Keep the nose up? What are you doing? I'm keeping the nose up. Heathcliff, where are you? Blackie, wasn't there wheels here before? Ain't this thing supposed to have wheels? Sure. That's what I thought. Blackie! You gonna land? No! Watch it, dummy! One of the finest groups of cadets we've ever turned out, Colonel. Do we have to beat it? There's a big show and the place is full of admirals. Generals, you dope. This is the army. I'm sorry. Look, Jinx... We're getting out now! You don't need to take my arm along with ya. Spread your wings you eagles, and fly Time for fledglings to take to the air Hit the beam and get those planes in the sky And let's keep 'em flying there We're an all-American team And we see every play eye to eye Hit them hard and fast Let that be our theme And let's keep 'em flying high Join that American eagle up there Keep the skies clear together He's the undisputed king in the air And that makes us birds of a feather Spread your wings you eagles, and fly Time for fledglings to take to the air Take 'em up in dirty weather or fair And let's keep 'em flying there Spread your wings you eagles, and fly Time for fledglings to take to the air Hit the beam and get those planes in the sky And let's keep 'em flying there We're an all-American team And we see every play eye to eye Hit 'em hard and fast Let that be our theme And let's keep 'em flying high They're at the right height for the drop, Major. All right, men. Jump as I tell you. Okay, Wilson. Aw, come on. I'll take the shortcut myself. Be seeing you. We'll follow you, sir. Calling Bevans in transport four. One of the parachutists is caught on your fuselage. Don't land until you get him loose. Can you see who it is? Morrison, sir. We can't get him. He's out of our reach from inside the plane. What orders? Just keep flying. Jinx! Jinx! Look! Who is that? Morrison. Morrison? They can't figure out how to get him down. Where are you going? Jinx! Come on. You can't go up. Let 'em try and stop me. What are you going to do? I don't know yet. Hurry, Heathcliff. Hurry up. What are you dopes doing in this plane? Jinx is in trouble. He might need us for help. What are we waiting for, boys? Come on, get in. Attaboy. Will you let me get in? Will you stop pushing? Let me get my feet in. Don't push! Will you let me get my feet in? Don't push me. Hello? Roberts calling. Contact the transport and tell 'em to keep flying level. I'm gonna get underneath and get him into my ship. Okay. Bevans in the transport. Bevans in the transport. Keep flying level at 90. Roberts is going to... Let me go, Jinx. You'll crack yourself up. Hold on, Craig. Here goes nothing. Craig! You all right, Craig? Yeah. You want a doctor? No. Are you all right? You scared the life out of us. I was a bit scared myself. Jinx? I don't know what a guy says in a case like this. Yes, I do. Thanks for proving I was right. I don't get it. When I told the major thatJinx Roberts... is the best flier that ever hit the blue. Okay, Professor. Jinx? I... I had a long talk with Jim... about yesterday. I should have known you were trying to help. And it worked! I'm very grateful, Jinx. Grateful and... You certainly can make it difficult for a girl. What do I have... Attention.! Excuse the interruption, but that was a superb job. Congratulations. Thank you, sir. What's this man doing in mufti, Major? We should have him in the corps. I was in the corps, sir, but I washed out... for good reasons. I'm beginning to realize that. As long as you feel that way, I have an idea your case needs reconsideration. Report to my office after maneuvers. Yes, sir! Carry on, mister. What's wrong? The motor is conking out. You boys better bail out. We gotta bail out. 5,000 feet in the air, and the guy wants me to look for a bondsman? I won't wait for bail! I'll jump out! Sure. With your chute on. What, do you think I'm gonna jump in my underwear? Come on. Come on, Blackie. The motor's okay.! Don'tjump.! Blackie? Blackie? Blackie? Blackie.! Okay, never mind. Heathcliff, get off there. What? Please, get off there. What? Get off there.! - Talk a little louder! - I can't talk louder. Get off there. I can't hear a word the guy's saying. - Wait a minute. I'll fix that. - Will you get off there? Ohhhh! Ohhhh! We harmonize. Quick.! Quick.! Quick, the ring! Huh? The ring. Fine time to talk about marriage. Oh, oh! Hold on. Aaah! You're choking me! Hold still! You want me to fall? Get off my lap! Get off! I'm so glad you're safe. How do you think I feel? Heathcliff, please don't go up in the air anymore. Don't worry. Nobody will ever get my feet off the ground again! Blackie! - It's got me! - Where?